Safety Belts; Safety Switch For The Rear; Number Of Safety Belts And Safety Belt Buckles - BMW X5 Owner's Manual

Unlocking from the third seat row
Pull the loop and fold the rear seat backrest for‐
ward.

Safety switch for the rear

Press the button on the driver's door.
This locks various functions so that they cannot
be operated from the rear. Safety switch, refer to
page 108.

Safety belts

Number of safety belts and
safety belt buckles
The vehicle is fitted with five or seven safety
belts to ensure occupant safety. However, they
can only offer protection when adjusted cor‐
rectly.
The two outer safety belt buckles of the second
row of seats are intended for the persons sitting
on the left and right.
The center safety belt buckle of the second row
of seats is intended for the person sitting in the
middle.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by the occupants before driving off. The
airbags supplement the safety belts as an addi‐
tional safety device. The airbags are not a substi‐
tute for safety belts.
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
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The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will
be correct for adult seat occupants of every build
if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety information
WARNING
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one
person will potentially defeat the ability of the
safety belt to serve its protective function.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do
not allow more than one person to wear a sin‐
gle safety belt. Infants and children are not al‐
lowed on an occupant's lap, but must be trans‐
ported and secured in designated child
restraint systems.
WARNING
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety
belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts
are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened
safety belt can cause additional injuries, for in‐
stance in the event of an accident or during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk
of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that all
occupants are wearing safety belts correctly.
WARNING
With a rear backrest that is not locked, the pro‐
tective function of the middle safety belt is not
guaranteed. There is a risk of injuries or danger
to life. If you are using the middle safety belt,
lock the wider rear seat backrest.
WARNING
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety
belts, may not be fully functional or fail in the
following situations:
CONTROLS
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